Fairy Dust ??? "The distinction between our physical selves and mental states is a philosophical construction, but it signifies a line in the sand between those who believe our bodies make us human and those who define humanity by our thoughts and social lives."
Originally shared by Jon “the chef” Hole
At the Digital Death Day
Aleks Krotoski meets with Vered Shavit from Israel who having dealt with her late brother's digital legacy set up a website called Digital Dust to help others going through the same experience.
Hearing Vered's story Alek's asks how are we using the web to adapt the rituals that we have used for centuries to help us transition between the living and the dead?
Aleks discovers that since Vered's brother's death people continue to communicate with him through his Facebook profile. Dr Elaine Kasket a Counselling Psychologist who practices psychotherapy with the bereaved likens Facebook to a modern day medium. She also explains how Facebook is enabling people to continue bonds with the deceased.
The distinction between our physical selves and mental states is a philosophical construction, but it signifies a line in the sand between those who believe our bodies make us human and those who define humanity by our thoughts and social lives. But after our death can our persisting digital selves continue our presence for those left behind?
Ping Eli Fennell got me thinking a bit more of more of ETER9
a good interesting radio/podcast show.
#21stCenturyDigitalFood
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nt3y2
Saturday, 8 October 2016
Team Brunt Piracy at #TorbayMotorClub autocross.
Team Brunt Piracy at #TorbayMotorClub autocross.
Ottery St Mary, Devon
Friday, 7 October 2016
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Tea for Two Take some more tea, the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly
Tea for Two Take some more tea, the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly
Credit and made by Alfie Hole Keumbee Lim #NewYork #Jazz
Sunday, 2 October 2016
The Man from U.N.K.L.E. (Pádraig Ó Raghaill) on point.
The Man from U.N.K.L.E. (Pádraig Ó Raghaill) on point.
Napoleon Solo: [calling on the intercom] Illya, we have a situation here that needs your special talents. Are you free?
Illya Kuryakin: [from intercom] No man is free who works for a living.
But, I'm available.
Syndicated by T.H.R.U.S.H. #TheManFromUNKLE
Originally shared by Pádraig Ó Raghaill
Evil Bear? Maybe it should be Evil Hegemony Unkle Sam
Best viewed on the website for links, video's and extended context
http://www.tworoundcorners.com/evil-bear-maybe-evil-hegemony-unkle-sam/
As the Roman Empire grew, it started having issues with servicing the Empire. A fractured economy, local trade suffered, and they constantly needed to expand in search of more resources thus as they grew so did their need for yet more resources. Another issue they had was securing enough silver to make their coins. Over time, the percentage of silver used decreased. In reality, their value declined, the losers were often the poor, a transference of wealth to the ‘elite.’ Running out of resources they inflicted even harsher taxation, they tried new trade agreements. However, their currency was basically, worthless and this dissolved much of their trade. Eventually, the Empire split into separate states and thus the Barbarians came, they saw, they plundered.
Sound familiar to today?
Now, of course, we also know that the European economy has also gone to shit in a handbag. The GFC, that wonderful credit bubble of bank-busting, economy debilitating, crap stain, that continued to leave skid marks, that could only ‘fixed’ with ‘austerity politics.’ The same austerity measures and ‘bailouts,’ that have continued to bankrupt countries. Instead of letting the banks go bust and with them some of the same bond holders, that caused the fuckery in the first place. String pullers thought stuff that, let the people pay for our mistakes. Now we have a humanitarian crisis on our doorstep, dictators that just ‘had to go, “we came, we saw’ he died (laughing),” reduced to words of “skittles.”
So here we are in 2016 with a whole new level of financial fuckery on the horizon. America is living in one big bubble, while bleeding their economy dry, with never ending hegemony pursuits.
American Hypocrisy
Delivering democracy to your shore
Before we look at Russia in the continued outdated lens of the Evil Bear, we first should draw a contextual box around America. While America can have an Oligarchy and a twisted version of Nationalistic Fascism, for its political foundations. Russia must be viewed as the ‘Evil Bear.’ Even though America has more children in poverty than any other developed nation and even though, it has more people in gaol than any other country; it is somehow the world standard of a progressive country. Despite the fact, it has bombed 21 countries and the last decade has managed to destabilise much of the world.
Compiled from the book “Killing Hope: U.S. Military and CIA Interventions since World War II”
Iran (1953)
Guatemala(1954)
Thailand (1957)
Laos (1958-60)
the Congo (1960)
Turkey (1960, 1971 & 1980)
Ecuador (1961 & 1963)
South Vietnam (1963
Brazil (1964)
the Dominican Republic (1963)
Argentina (1963)
Honduras (1963 & 2009)
Iraq (1963 & 2003)
Bolivia (1964, 1971 & 1980)
Indonesia (1965)
Ghana (1966)
Greece (1967)
Panama (1968 & 1989)
Cambodia (1970)
Chile (1973)
Bangladesh (1975)
Pakistan (1977)
Grenada (1983)
Mauritania (1984)
Guinea (1984)
Burkina Faso (1987)
Paraguay (1989)
Haiti (1991 & 2004)
Russia (1993)
Uganda (1996)
Libya (2011)
The way America speaks about Russia, you would think that is a list of countries they bombed or destabilised, toppling leaders and bringing their version of democracy to their shores. It is not even an inclusive list; it is only the list that can be proven. Over 4 million civilians dead so far in the Middle East by the wars of America – Supporting war against ethnic minorities in the Ukraine – Now aiding the bombing of Yemen along with the UK – Trying to bully China 6000 miles away from their land with Obamas ‘Pivot to Asia.’ Continues to finance and arm Islamic extremist groups in Syria, which in turn, are terrorising our countries.
I have peppered this article with a great number of pieces specific to Syria. There is not a voice here and there that are saying mainstream media are painting an incorrect and biased image of the war; it is a growing army of voices. These views include doctors, journalists, everyday Syrian people, analysts, people that have been to Syria just to understand the conflict better even the UN-backed, World Peace Council. With America trying to escalate the tensions with Russia for fighting terrorism in Syria, the only invited country in the conflict. America and allies are yet again, attacking a sovereign state, in breach of International law. Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, and now Syria, how many more countries need to be destroyed for no more than arms sales, gas, oil, and pipelines
Since the War on Terror began we can roughly say over 2 million civilians have died. If we venture back to the first conflicts in the 90’s that blows out to over 4 million people. That is the conservative figure, 6-8 million is likely closer to the truth, however, too difficult to prove. While I have met a good number of American people that share my despise for the American war machine, I have encountered too many that do not. What is even more depressing is the ownership of egotism. A wholehearted belief in the ‘American Way.’ Would you not think that, at this stage, some ownership would be progressive, in relation to, the understanding that the American Foreign Policy, is morally bankrupt.
There are over 1400 U.S bases around the world; it is the key factor in how the U.S Empire, gains more territory. Apart from bases, there are also the Embassies, unlike the everyday embassy these are also leverage points, a virtual sales office for economic globalisation. TTIP, TPP, and the backdoor to same the CETA trade agreements not only circumvent local policy, bankrupt local business, they also help fracture entire local economies.
The war in Syria has stretched for five long years, and who knows, if the U.S and Allies had not continually refreshed Jihadists, sorry, ‘Moderate Rebels,’ it would possibly have been over many moons ago. The hypocrisy of the US war machine knows no bounds. While Yemen is bombed into the ground, by US and UK hardware. Russia is branded the worst kind of terror, with trying to bring an end to terrorism in Syria by Jihadists, sorry, ‘Moderate Rebels.’
Of course, we know Russia has a MIMIC (Military Industrial Media- Academic Complex) “Propaganda Machin,” but so too, America. We could also say it stretches to all mainstream media outlets, worldwide. Not only that, but it is also pushing the boundaries of Russia’s patience with excessive Sabre rattling. While I do not want to rehash the Crimean fiasco, it was instigated by America giving Russia no choice after playing politics in the Ukraine. > Read more >>>
http://www.tworoundcorners.com/evil-bear-maybe-evil-hegemony-unkle-sam/
http://www.tworoundcorners.com/evil-bear-maybe-evil-hegemony-unkle-sam/
Napoleon Solo: [calling on the intercom] Illya, we have a situation here that needs your special talents. Are you free?
Illya Kuryakin: [from intercom] No man is free who works for a living.
But, I'm available.
Syndicated by T.H.R.U.S.H. #TheManFromUNKLE
Originally shared by Pádraig Ó Raghaill
Evil Bear? Maybe it should be Evil Hegemony Unkle Sam
Best viewed on the website for links, video's and extended context
http://www.tworoundcorners.com/evil-bear-maybe-evil-hegemony-unkle-sam/
As the Roman Empire grew, it started having issues with servicing the Empire. A fractured economy, local trade suffered, and they constantly needed to expand in search of more resources thus as they grew so did their need for yet more resources. Another issue they had was securing enough silver to make their coins. Over time, the percentage of silver used decreased. In reality, their value declined, the losers were often the poor, a transference of wealth to the ‘elite.’ Running out of resources they inflicted even harsher taxation, they tried new trade agreements. However, their currency was basically, worthless and this dissolved much of their trade. Eventually, the Empire split into separate states and thus the Barbarians came, they saw, they plundered.
Sound familiar to today?
Now, of course, we also know that the European economy has also gone to shit in a handbag. The GFC, that wonderful credit bubble of bank-busting, economy debilitating, crap stain, that continued to leave skid marks, that could only ‘fixed’ with ‘austerity politics.’ The same austerity measures and ‘bailouts,’ that have continued to bankrupt countries. Instead of letting the banks go bust and with them some of the same bond holders, that caused the fuckery in the first place. String pullers thought stuff that, let the people pay for our mistakes. Now we have a humanitarian crisis on our doorstep, dictators that just ‘had to go, “we came, we saw’ he died (laughing),” reduced to words of “skittles.”
So here we are in 2016 with a whole new level of financial fuckery on the horizon. America is living in one big bubble, while bleeding their economy dry, with never ending hegemony pursuits.
American Hypocrisy
Delivering democracy to your shore
Before we look at Russia in the continued outdated lens of the Evil Bear, we first should draw a contextual box around America. While America can have an Oligarchy and a twisted version of Nationalistic Fascism, for its political foundations. Russia must be viewed as the ‘Evil Bear.’ Even though America has more children in poverty than any other developed nation and even though, it has more people in gaol than any other country; it is somehow the world standard of a progressive country. Despite the fact, it has bombed 21 countries and the last decade has managed to destabilise much of the world.
Compiled from the book “Killing Hope: U.S. Military and CIA Interventions since World War II”
Iran (1953)
Guatemala(1954)
Thailand (1957)
Laos (1958-60)
the Congo (1960)
Turkey (1960, 1971 & 1980)
Ecuador (1961 & 1963)
South Vietnam (1963
Brazil (1964)
the Dominican Republic (1963)
Argentina (1963)
Honduras (1963 & 2009)
Iraq (1963 & 2003)
Bolivia (1964, 1971 & 1980)
Indonesia (1965)
Ghana (1966)
Greece (1967)
Panama (1968 & 1989)
Cambodia (1970)
Chile (1973)
Bangladesh (1975)
Pakistan (1977)
Grenada (1983)
Mauritania (1984)
Guinea (1984)
Burkina Faso (1987)
Paraguay (1989)
Haiti (1991 & 2004)
Russia (1993)
Uganda (1996)
Libya (2011)
The way America speaks about Russia, you would think that is a list of countries they bombed or destabilised, toppling leaders and bringing their version of democracy to their shores. It is not even an inclusive list; it is only the list that can be proven. Over 4 million civilians dead so far in the Middle East by the wars of America – Supporting war against ethnic minorities in the Ukraine – Now aiding the bombing of Yemen along with the UK – Trying to bully China 6000 miles away from their land with Obamas ‘Pivot to Asia.’ Continues to finance and arm Islamic extremist groups in Syria, which in turn, are terrorising our countries.
I have peppered this article with a great number of pieces specific to Syria. There is not a voice here and there that are saying mainstream media are painting an incorrect and biased image of the war; it is a growing army of voices. These views include doctors, journalists, everyday Syrian people, analysts, people that have been to Syria just to understand the conflict better even the UN-backed, World Peace Council. With America trying to escalate the tensions with Russia for fighting terrorism in Syria, the only invited country in the conflict. America and allies are yet again, attacking a sovereign state, in breach of International law. Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, and now Syria, how many more countries need to be destroyed for no more than arms sales, gas, oil, and pipelines
Since the War on Terror began we can roughly say over 2 million civilians have died. If we venture back to the first conflicts in the 90’s that blows out to over 4 million people. That is the conservative figure, 6-8 million is likely closer to the truth, however, too difficult to prove. While I have met a good number of American people that share my despise for the American war machine, I have encountered too many that do not. What is even more depressing is the ownership of egotism. A wholehearted belief in the ‘American Way.’ Would you not think that, at this stage, some ownership would be progressive, in relation to, the understanding that the American Foreign Policy, is morally bankrupt.
There are over 1400 U.S bases around the world; it is the key factor in how the U.S Empire, gains more territory. Apart from bases, there are also the Embassies, unlike the everyday embassy these are also leverage points, a virtual sales office for economic globalisation. TTIP, TPP, and the backdoor to same the CETA trade agreements not only circumvent local policy, bankrupt local business, they also help fracture entire local economies.
The war in Syria has stretched for five long years, and who knows, if the U.S and Allies had not continually refreshed Jihadists, sorry, ‘Moderate Rebels,’ it would possibly have been over many moons ago. The hypocrisy of the US war machine knows no bounds. While Yemen is bombed into the ground, by US and UK hardware. Russia is branded the worst kind of terror, with trying to bring an end to terrorism in Syria by Jihadists, sorry, ‘Moderate Rebels.’
Of course, we know Russia has a MIMIC (Military Industrial Media- Academic Complex) “Propaganda Machin,” but so too, America. We could also say it stretches to all mainstream media outlets, worldwide. Not only that, but it is also pushing the boundaries of Russia’s patience with excessive Sabre rattling. While I do not want to rehash the Crimean fiasco, it was instigated by America giving Russia no choice after playing politics in the Ukraine. > Read more >>>
http://www.tworoundcorners.com/evil-bear-maybe-evil-hegemony-unkle-sam/
http://www.tworoundcorners.com/evil-bear-maybe-evil-hegemony-unkle-sam/
Saturday, 1 October 2016
Super Weird Substance The Super Weird Sunset in the morning set the tone perfectly with well-being and good vibes...
Super Weird Substance The Super Weird Sunset in the morning set the tone perfectly with well-being and good vibes music as the artists also set up for the day.
Playwright Daisy Eris Campbell ('Cosmic Trigger')and author John Higgs Stranger Than We Can Imagine: Making Sense Of The Twentieth Century
and
The KLF: Chaos, Magic And The Band Who Burned A Million Pounds fascinated us during the talks, before Stella Grundy powerfully performed a section of her one-woman production 'The Rise And Fall Of A Northern Star', whilst poet JB Barrington well and truly put a smile on our faces with his Salford wit and acute observation.
Then it was Howard Marks.
The warmth towards him was something else, the area packed to capacity with queueing around the corner the entrance to the Estuary Stage.
A true countercultural icon of our times - the respect was tangible.
A potent line-up of DJ's followed
Blind Arcade and the Super Weird Society hit the ball out of the court big style - a phenomenal first appearance complete with live musicians.
Huge thanks to Black Grape's backing band, who Kermit had hijacked for the event.
Then I was on for the finale, and what a climax it turned out to be.
The stage was invaded at the end and when I looked to my side, appearing next to me, in a puff of smoke it seemed, was Back To Basics main man and UK club legend Dave Beer, who turned to me,
amidst the wonderful chaos of the moment and exclaimed '
this is seminal
Here's the footage - it really happened:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHmQuLrXyBY
greg
Stay up to date with the latest at: http://www.superweirdsubstance.com/
On u #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/super-weird-substance/greg-wilson-super-weird
Playwright Daisy Eris Campbell ('Cosmic Trigger')and author John Higgs Stranger Than We Can Imagine: Making Sense Of The Twentieth Century
and
The KLF: Chaos, Magic And The Band Who Burned A Million Pounds fascinated us during the talks, before Stella Grundy powerfully performed a section of her one-woman production 'The Rise And Fall Of A Northern Star', whilst poet JB Barrington well and truly put a smile on our faces with his Salford wit and acute observation.
Then it was Howard Marks.
The warmth towards him was something else, the area packed to capacity with queueing around the corner the entrance to the Estuary Stage.
A true countercultural icon of our times - the respect was tangible.
A potent line-up of DJ's followed
Blind Arcade and the Super Weird Society hit the ball out of the court big style - a phenomenal first appearance complete with live musicians.
Huge thanks to Black Grape's backing band, who Kermit had hijacked for the event.
Then I was on for the finale, and what a climax it turned out to be.
The stage was invaded at the end and when I looked to my side, appearing next to me, in a puff of smoke it seemed, was Back To Basics main man and UK club legend Dave Beer, who turned to me,
amidst the wonderful chaos of the moment and exclaimed '
this is seminal
Here's the footage - it really happened:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHmQuLrXyBY
greg
Stay up to date with the latest at: http://www.superweirdsubstance.com/
On u #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/super-weird-substance/greg-wilson-super-weird
CakeGate Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has told restaurants that they must cut portion sizes of puddings or face...
CakeGate Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has told restaurants that they must cut portion sizes of puddings or face being named and shamed.
What could possibly go wrong?
I do look forward to them labelling restaurants with the largest puddings...
were are they ??
In a private meeting, Hunt told 100 food companies that "doing nothing was not an option."
Friday, 30 September 2016
Deep Web - Kinetic audiovisual installation and performance
Deep Web - Kinetic audiovisual installation and performance
Deep Web is a monumental immersive audiovisual installation and live performance created by light artist Christopher Bauder and composer and musician Robert Henke.
Presented in enormous pitch dark indoor spaces, Deep Web plunges the audience into a ballet of iridescent kinetic light and surround sound.
The generative, luminous architectural structure weaves 175 motorized spheres and 12 high power laser systems into a 25 meter wide and 10 meter high super-structure, bringing to life a luminous analogy to the nodes and connections of digital networks.
Moving up and down, and choreographed and synchronized to an original multi-channel musical score by Robert Henke, the spheres are illuminated by blasts of colorful laser beams resulting in three-dimensional sculptural light drawings and arrangements in cavernous darkness.
#DeepWeb
https://vimeo.com/181520274
Deep Web is a monumental immersive audiovisual installation and live performance created by light artist Christopher Bauder and composer and musician Robert Henke.
Presented in enormous pitch dark indoor spaces, Deep Web plunges the audience into a ballet of iridescent kinetic light and surround sound.
The generative, luminous architectural structure weaves 175 motorized spheres and 12 high power laser systems into a 25 meter wide and 10 meter high super-structure, bringing to life a luminous analogy to the nodes and connections of digital networks.
Moving up and down, and choreographed and synchronized to an original multi-channel musical score by Robert Henke, the spheres are illuminated by blasts of colorful laser beams resulting in three-dimensional sculptural light drawings and arrangements in cavernous darkness.
#DeepWeb
https://vimeo.com/181520274
Thursday, 29 September 2016
Riders On The Storm Out of a haze of legal ambiguity mix.
Riders On The Storm Out of a haze of legal ambiguity mix.
Sultry as hell with vocoder vocals and a feeling that echoes in your head long after the track has finished.
His additions are beautifully produced and this version brings to the fore background melodies from the original and puts them front and centre. Accomplished stuff On u #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/thehouseofdisco/the-doors-riders-on-the-storm-luxxury-live-remix
Sultry as hell with vocoder vocals and a feeling that echoes in your head long after the track has finished.
His additions are beautifully produced and this version brings to the fore background melodies from the original and puts them front and centre. Accomplished stuff On u #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/thehouseofdisco/the-doors-riders-on-the-storm-luxxury-live-remix
Coffee Time
Coffee Time
"If you understood everything I say, you'd be me" !
~Miles Davis
Originally shared by Mariusz
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